Columnist: Mike May
Stay & Play at Goose Pond Colony in Northern Alabama
By: Mike May If you are searching for a scenic, relaxing, stay-and-play golf getaway, head for Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro, Alabama, a true Dixie delight. When you arrive at Goose Pond Colony Resort, you can’t help but relax and enjoy the resort. It’s built in a rural setting on beautiful Lake Guntersville and […]
PLUM CREEK GOLF CLUB: A MUST-PLAY MIDWEST VENUE
By Mike May The Plum Creek Golf Club at Lynnwood Farm in Carmel, Indiana is a ‘peach’ of a golfing destination. With six sets of tees and a practice area that’s second-to-none, there are very few, if any, golfing destinations in the Midwest that are as welcoming to golfers of all abilities as Plum Creek […]
TRUE BLUE GOLF CLUB: A BLUE-RIBBON EXPERIENCE
By Mike May If and when you get a chance to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, do yourself a favor and book a tee time at the True Blue Golf Club. A memorable experience is guaranteed. If anything, you will probably be disappointed, you only budgeted time for one round and not two or more […]
The Oconee Course: Truly One of Georgia’s Finest
By Mike May The quality of the golf experience at The Oconee Course at the Reynolds Lake Oconee is on par with the quality of the Ritz Carlton Lodge that sits across the street. If I had to limit my description of this stay-and-play experience to just four words, they would be pure, pleasant, photogenic […]
GOLD TOE GOLF SOCKS ARE SECOND-TO-NONE
Any car mechanic will tell you that the key to a smooth ride in any kind of automobile, regardless of the vehicle’s sticker price, is a good set properly balanced and aligned tires. That same theory applies to golfers, as well. Regardless of the quality of your golf clubs and the rhythm of your swing, […]
Callaway Gardens: Georgia’s Gorgeous Golf Getaway
By: Mike May Outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, hikers, bicyclists, birdwatchers, boaters, fishermen, and zipliners have been visiting Callaway Gardens, since the resort opened in 1952, but golf remains the number one attraction. Surrounding the courses at Callaway Gardens, you will see the magnolias, azaleas, and possibly even spot a great horned owl. Birdies, however, may be […]
England’s Atlantic Links: An Irresistible Golf Destination
This is a condensed version of the original article written by Mike May. The complete article can be read at: http://back9blog.com/ One specific golf destination in the southwest of England worth putting on the top of your ‘bucket list’ is the group of six championship links golf courses known as the Atlantic Links. This grouping, […]